noun
susu
Susu (noun) means an informal savings arrangement, common in West Africa and the Caribbean, where a group of people pool money and take turns receiving the full pot. Example: “Her mother has run a susu with neighbors for years to save for big expenses.”
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An informal savings arrangement, common in West Africa and the Caribbean, where a group of people pool money and take turns receiving the full pot.
"Her mother has run a susu with neighbors for years to save for big expenses."
How to use susu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA community savings club where everyone contributes regularly and takes turns collecting the total.
Common pairings
run a susu
join a susu
a susu group
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Word forms
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Etymology
Possibly from West African languages such as Igbo or Yoruba, referring to pooling funds together.
Frequently asked questions
What does “susu” mean?
The word “susu” means an informal savings arrangement, common in West Africa and the Caribbean, where a group of people pool money and take turns receiving the full pot. In plain terms, a community savings club where everyone contributes regularly and takes turns collecting the total.
How do you use “susu” in a sentence?
Here is “susu” used in a sentence: “Her mother has run a susu with neighbors for years to save for big expenses.”
What part of speech is “susu”?
“Susu” is a noun.
What is the meaning of susu?
"susu" (noun) means an informal savings arrangement, common in West Africa and the Caribbean, where a group of people pool money and take turns receiving the full pot.
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